Suicide is a problem for society as a whole. It is an individual tragedy, and it also has significant affects on those left behind: family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, communities.
The Suicide Awareness Partnership Training (SAPT) project aims to increase awareness, and to help remove the stigma which can be an obstacle to people in need of help.
Based at the RCC, SAPT provides half-day training across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland which is open to all; members of the public, as well as those whose work is more likely to bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide.
The training addresses attitudes, discusses risk factors, and provides guidance on how to help someone in distress and possibly at risk of suicide.
The training is facilitated either by mental health clinicians or workers from relevant voluntary sector agencies.
If you wish to attend or host a suicide awareness training session, or want to find out more about SAPT, please contact the project manager Mike Wilbur
